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About the Role
The Technical Director is responsible for the venues, theatrical systems, and technical management of events at Lincoln Center's iconic venues. Performance and Campus Operations members collaborate across disciplines to execute a wide range of events, from educational programming to large-scale corporate activations, and support constituent organizations.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain venue drawings, inventories, and technical specifications
- Manage the venue and resources, including vendor relationships and theatrical systems
- Develop and manage long-term growth strategy including capital projects and upgrades
- Develop and implement inspection procedures, staff training, maintenance and certification programs
- Support Production Management colleagues for events
- Supervise on-site technical, trade, union, and non-union staff
- Manage labor in alignment with Lincoln Center’s strategy
- Ensure compliance with Lincoln Center’s policies and safety standards
- Maintain a thorough understanding of departmental objectives and participate actively in discussions to develop future departmental goals
Requirements
- 7-9 years of verifiable, professional technical systems and venue experience
- Proficiency in venue systems, including automated stage lifts, motorized rigging, theatrical and architectural lighting control systems
- Clear and consistent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong project management skills, including organization, delegation, and prioritization; ability to balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines
- Extensive experience with construction and trade unions, and building sites
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, AutoCAD and Vectorworks
- Experience managing large-scale theatrical venues encompassing a range of technical systems
- Extensive experience directing crews, including union stagehand labor
- Dedication to creating and maintaining a positive culture in a fast-paced environment
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Heavy equipment operator certification (Fork/MEWP)
Skills
- Venue systems
- Automated stage lifts
- Motorized rigging
- Theatrical lighting control systems
- Architectural lighting control systems
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Project management
- Organization
- Delegation
- Prioritization
- Microsoft 365
- AutoCAD
- Vectorworks
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7-9 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience
About the Company
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City.
- We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community.
- LCPA is the manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus.
- We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations.
- We are a leading Arts Presenter, curating numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more.
- We are an Education Hub, having reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members.
- LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
- Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."
- We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.
Equal Opportunity
- It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
- LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
- If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875–5324.